Routes of Drug Administration and their Impact on the Brain

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Which route of drug administration is the most specific for targeting a particular part of the brain?

Intracerebral administration

Which route of drug administration is less specific than intracerebral administration but easier to perform?

Intracerebroventricular administration

Which part of the brain can absorb drugs via injection in intracerebroventricular administration?

Ventricles

Which route of administration is the fastest way to get a drug into the blood?

Intravenous (IV) injection

Which route of administration is absorbed by the liver, small intestines, and other abdominal organs?

Intraperitoneal (IP) injection

Which route of administration is a life-saver in medical contexts when oral administration is not possible?

Intravenous (IV) injection

Which route of administration is commonly used to administer vaccines and general medications such as antibacterial shots?

Intramuscular (IM) Injection

Which route of administration allows a drug to bypass the stomach and enter the bloodstream directly, without being metabolized by the digestive system?

Sublingual Administration

Which route of administration involves the administration of a drug into the rectum and is used when an individual is not capable of swallowing a drug or is vomiting?

Intrarectal Administration

Which route of administration is used for animal research purposes and requires invasive surgery to administer drugs into a specific brain area?

Intracerebral Administration

Test your knowledge on the routes of administration for drugs and how they affect their entry into the brain and bloodstream. Learn about the addictive properties and the impact on the reward system stimulation.

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